Panettone

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel
• 1/4 cup candied lemon peel
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp warm water
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and spices.
2. Add raisins, candied orange and lemon peel, and dried cranberries to the flour mixture and mix well.
3. In a small bowl, mix together warm water and yeast until yeast is dissolved.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Add yeast mixture and milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix well until a soft dough forms.
6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place